Hello everyone!

 

My question is quite simple yet complex.  Does anyone have suggestions or ideas for a low cost reconnaissance drone build?

I have a budget of $800, a good amount of ingenuity and a C130 load of willpower.

 

Your tips, ideas or help are greatly appreciated and I will be updating this thread with my current progress, up to its maiden flight.

 

My project constraints

  • Around $800
  • Fixed wing
  • Must use APM
  • Must be able to carry a DSLR camera and/or FPV camera
  • Must have at least a 1 mile range for all radios
  • Project time limit of 2 months (08/05/2013)

My wish list

  • Gas powered (I have lots of chainsaw and weed-eater engines)
  • High stability (South Texas tends to have nasty winds)
  • High survivability (nothing makes a grown man cry more than broken balsa)
  • More flight time! (don't we all wish for it?)

 

I will be doing as much R&D as I can and I will be keeping you all updated.

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